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Dragon Con raises more than $210K for charity, organizers say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - With another Dragon Con in the books, a horde of attendees are headed home. On Monday, the last day of the convention, organizers said the five-day event drew an estimated 72,000 fans. On top of bringing in people from across the country and abroad, they said the convention raised more than $210,000 for the Georgia chapter of the Arthritis Foundation, Dragon Con’s official charity this year.
Submissions open for postcard contest to celebrate former President Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Jimmy Carter National Historical Park needs your help celebrating the former president’s 100th birthday. Former President Jimmy Carter is turning 100 on Oct. 1. The park is holding a postcard contest for kids as part of the 2024 Plains Peanut Festival, with the theme of wishing Carter a happy birthday.
Is Chick-fil-A open on Labor Day?
ATLANTA — On Labor Day, many of you are asking if Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A is open on the holiday. Here's what we found. "U.S. Chick-fil-A restaurants are open on Labor Day, although they may have limited operating hours," according to Chick-fil-A's website. You can check the specific hours of your...
This week marks the final 8 p.m. sunset in Atlanta | Here's when they will return
ATLANTA — Soak up the sunshine after 8 p.m. while it lasts! This week, sunsets after 8 p.m. will end in Atlanta. As we move through the month of September, the daylight hours continue to shrink a little each day. That also impacts the sun setting a little earlier.
Young stars talk Hulu’s 'The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat'
ATLANTA - It’s a movie about the enduring power of friendship, brought to life by two trios of powerhouse actors. Based on the best-selling novel by Edward Kelsey Moore, "The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat" centers on a trio of women who lift each other up through decades of sisterhood. Award-winning actors Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Sanaa Lathan, and Uzo Aduba play the women as adults — and worked closely behind the scenes with Kyanna Simone, Tati Gabrielle, and Abigail Achiri, who play the younger versions of the characters.
Centennial Yards Marks by TVS Architecture + Design and Goode Van Slyke Architects
Centennial Yards Company today announced the topping out of the first residential tower in the highly-anticipated sports and entertainment district at Centennial Yards, one of the largest and most ambitious city-center developments in the United States. The company broke ground on the first two projects within the $5 billion 50-acre...
NLE Choppa Stands Firm In His Support For The LGBTQ Community During Atlanta Pride: “Everybody Is Equal”
NLE Choppa is backing up his support for the LGBTQ community! Last week, the “Sl*t Me Out” rapper announced that he was attending Atlanta Pride and shared an important message to his followers. He said at the time: “If you’re a person that had something to say about me regarding if I’m gay or if ... Read more
Southern Crescent Technical College opens Small Business Entrepreneurship Center in Butts - Henry and Upson to follow in September
Southern Crescent Technical College held a ribbon-cutting on Wednesday, Aug. 28 to officially announce the opening of three Small Business Entrepreneurship Centers (SBEC). The ribbon-cutting was held at 11 a.m. at the SCTC Butts County Center, the location of one of the centers. SBECs at the SCTC Flint River Campus in Thomaston and the SCTC Henry County Center in McDonough are expected to open in late September.
Korean & AAPI Communities in Metro Atlanta Mourn the Passing of Jay Eun, Prominent Community Leader
Duluth, September 2, 2024 – Georgia's Korean and AAPI communities mourn the loss of one of its prominent and respectable community leaders over the Labor Day weekend. Jay Eun, 69 years old, passed away after several years of battling cancer and other ailments. Jay and his wife Stella were...
CAF Airbase Georgia Supports 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb In Atlanta
Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia will provide a symbolic fly-over at the Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund/Georgia Fraternal Order Of Leatherheads Society (FOOLS), 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on Sept. 7, 2024 at Truist Park, Atlanta, Ga. Opening ceremonies are at 8:30 a.m., followed by a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. to mark the time the first plane hit the World Trade Center in New York City, N.Y. Airbase Georgia is arranging a symbolic “missing man” formation with several World War II-era aircraft.
Wendy's reportedly introducing Krabby Patty burgers to its menu next month
ATLANTA - Well, it seems Mr. Krabs is cashing in and selling his Krabby Patty secret formula to Wendy's! The fast-food chain is reportedly coming out with its very own Krabby Patty burger. According to a leaked memo posted on Reddit, the patties will be made available to the public...
Georgia Tech Volleyball Triumphs Over New Mexico State, 3-1
No. 14 Georgia Tech volleyball bounced back with a decisive 3-1 victory over New Mexico State, marking their first win of the 2024 season. The Jackets dominated with standout performances, especially from sophomore Larissa Mendes, who registered a career-high 23 kills. Georgia Tech showcased a strong defensive presence and maintained momentum, winning in sets of 25-13, 25-13, 21-25, and 25-11.
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